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UK Scuba Diving News and OffersMon, 19 Feb 2018 08:36:32 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4Project Shark visits the Galapagos Islands!http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/18/project-shark-visits-the-galapagos-islands/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/18/project-shark-visits-the-galapagos-islands/#respondSun, 18 Feb 2018 12:52:27 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1451blue o two are delighted to offer customers the chance of a lifetime and dive the Galapagos with our resident project shark expert, Dr Elke Bojanowski. The aim of Project Shark: Galapagos is to highlight the global issues facing sharks, with a Galapagos focus, as well as enjoying some of the most exciting dive sites [...]]]>

blue o two are delighted to offer customers the chance of a lifetime and dive the Galapagos with our resident project shark expert, Dr Elke Bojanowski.

The aim of Project Shark: Galapagos is to highlight the global issues facing sharks, with a Galapagos focus, as well as enjoying some of the most exciting dive sites the Galapagos Islands have to offer. The week will involve close encounters with sharks, rays and whale sharks (although these sightings cannot be guaranteed) with the possibility to observe them in their natural habitat.

Image by Daniel Norwood

As the endangered species list around the globe continues to grow, it is vital for those who are actively interested in the preservation of our marine environments and inhabitants to be given an opportunity to learn about efforts to protect our marine species. The Project Shark: Galapagos itinerary allows divers the unique opportunity to encounter endangered species in their own environment, providing an unparalleled opportunity to study their natural behaviour and aid future conservation efforts in support of marine conservation project with the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Dr Elke Bojanowski will conduct seminars giving divers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the biology and behaviour of sharks.

While humans may find the water temperature a bit cooler and the currents a bit stronger, sharks tend to love these conditions. Schools of scalloped hammerheads are commonly seen, with a further 32 species of sharks known to frequent these waters, including whale sharks!

*The package includes: internal transfers between San Cristobal airport (or local hotel) and the liveaboard on days of embarkation and disembarkation, full board accommodation in a standard cabin based on double occupancy (other cabin types may be available with a supplement), tea, fresh coffee from our espresso machine, fruit juice & soft drinks, diving with air fills, 12lt cylinder and weights, and minimum 2 land visits.

For further details on Project Shark: Galapagos, please contact a member of their travel team on 01752 480808 or visit http://www.blueotwo.com

blue o two are delighted to offer customers an incredible saving of £1947 per person on board M/V Bilikiki in the amazing Solomon Islands!

Enjoy 10 nights full-board accommodation on-board our exclusive charter of M/V Bilikiki in the Solomon Islands, with return transfers between Honiara airport and liveaboard included. This trip offers the opportunity to dive up to five dives a day (depending on conditions) with weights, tanks and air fills.

Image by Tom Demeyer

The diving in the Solomon Islands is wonderfully diverse. With a plethora of marine life living in these pristine reefs, divers can enjoy potential sightings of a schooling pelagics, along with amazing macro life including the famous pygmy seahorse. Venture through caverns and along walls in these remote destinations, with both hard and soft corals, and vibrant sea fans.

There is also a wealth of history to be discovered as the Solomon Islands played host to many World War II battles due to its strategic position close to Australia. The crystal-clear waters now host an underwater museum with numerous wrecks including over 200 ships, 690 aircraft and countless landing barges which are teeming with life and just waiting to be explored.

Join blue o two on board M/V Bilikiki in 2018:

Was £3895 … NOW £1948 per person!*

27th April – 7th May 2018 – M/V Bilikiki – 10 nights Solomon Islands

*The package includes: 10 nights full board accommodation based on double occupancy, return transfers between Honiara airport and liveaboard, up to five dives a day (depending on conditions) with weights, tanks and air fills, and Solomon’s local taxes. There are only a few spaces left so please contact us to check availability.

For further details on this fantastic offer, please contact a member of their travel team on 01752 480808 or visit http://www.blueotwo.com

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/18/huge-last-minute-solomon-islands-special-offer/feed/0Diving in Gibraltarhttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/09/diving-in-gibraltar/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/09/diving-in-gibraltar/#respondFri, 09 Feb 2018 11:04:21 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1440The scuba diving around Gibraltar is world famous and has been on my radar for quite some time. After a great dive last month near Nerja, further east along the Costa del Sol, I promised I would be diving there soon. It didn’t take long before Simply Diving, Torremolinos contacted me to say they were [...]]]>

The scuba diving around Gibraltar is world famous and has been on my radar for quite some time. After a great dive last month near Nerja, further east along the Costa del Sol, I promised I would be diving there soon. It didn’t take long before Simply Diving, Torremolinos contacted me to say they were running a Gibraltar trip and there was no way I was going to miss it! I didn’t ask which dive sites were on the schedule for the day; I didn’t care. The actual sites didn’t matter to me; I just wanted to be back under water and seeing the beautiful marine life the area has to offer. Some people care about specifics, but I like to appreciate each dive for what it is.

Gibraltar is at the Southern tip of Europe and is at the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea, where the Atlantic Ocean flows into the gap between Europe and Africa. The water in this area is described as temperate, and sits between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle. Temperate means that this area experiences hot summers and cold winters, with ocean currents flowing in both directions between the two. These crossing currents create a nutrient rich environment and a thriving home for plankton, which in turn provides a great restaurant for many fish species.

On the day of the dive, we met at the dive centre at 8am, meaning an early start. Early for me anyway, as I was travelling down from the Spanish Lake District, just over an hour away. The crew remembered all my kit sizes and weight requirements from the previous month (this was a nice personal touch) and loaded everything in to the van ready for the day.

From the dive centre, it’s roughly a two hour drive to The Rock. As we were crossing an International border we all had to take and show our passports. Sadly there were no stamps to be added to mine because Gibraltar is still a British Overseas Territory.

At the dive site the water looked like a mill pond and there was virtually no wind. Perfect diving conditions for a shore entry. We were diving in Camp Bay Conservation Site, Europe’s first artificial reef. This site sits at the South Eastern end of the outcrop, with views across the bay back to Spain and across the Straits to Africa. There have been 11 wrecks dropped into this bay over the past 30 years to create a beautiful divers playground full of marine life.

Steve, my fiancé, had a bad cold and couldn’t equalise so was taking surface shots and acting as surface support on the beach. He is usually the underwater photographer, but for this dive I had borrowed a GoPro. I was super excited to be diving these wrecks, but also excited to get some photos of the promised nudibranchs.

We were scheduled to do two dives, Camp Bay Left and Camp Bay Right. This area is known as Tres Bargos, because, as the name suggests there are 3 boats to explore, all very close to each other.

The Simply Diving guys set up everybody’s kit for them, doing safety checks as they did so. The rest of us were enjoying the view and marvelling at how close the mountains of Morocco looked.

For the first dive, I was buddied with Instructor Dan, whilst the others went with Dive Master Paco and Instructor Carl. This was going to be an awesome chilled out dive, and despite the low temperature I couldn’t wait to get into the water.

We entered from the shore and only swam a short distance before we descended. I was again struck by how fresh the water tasted. Swimming a short distance we came across a murky structure up ahead. Visibility was around 10-15 metres and perfect for floating close to a wreck and seeing what delights it had to offer. This was our first wreck and it was completely covered in life, with lots of fish swimming around. It wasn’t long until I spotted my first nudi of the day. After spotting the first one, they seemed to be everywhere. I spotted different flabellinas and other aeolids, a few different species of Hypselodoris and some Felimare. Throughout the dive I spotted a lot of fish too – bass, bream and mullet to name a few. There were also some interesting sea pens.

There were two wrecks sitting side by side, which created a beautiful false canyon between the two. There were some interesting structural aspects and lines to enjoy, which created some imposing impressions and panoramic views through and across the boats. It was really enjoyable floating between the wrecks and also swimming over the top to get a real feel for the shape of each boat.

The water temperature was 14 degrees and I felt a little chilly towards the end of the dive when we exited the water after almost 50 minutes. (Thanks Dan, but don’t tell the boss! The dive was scheduled to be a maximum of 45 minutes).

The dive crew changed our tanks for us during the surface interval and we huddled together and chatted about the beautiful wrecks and the colourful life that we’d just seen. Some of the others were quite cold and wanted to cut the next dive down to 30 minutes. I was pretty chilly at this point and this sounded like a good idea, but I knew that once I was back under the water I wouldn’t want to get out again!

For the second and final dive of the day, we went in as a big group and this time went to the right of the bay. Funnily enough, now I was back under water, I didn’t feel as cold and was absorbed in the beauty of the dive and nudi spotting. Some of the group did exit the water after half an hour however Dan, Carl, another customer and I carried on for another 15 minutes, exploring the wreck and seeing what life lived in and around it.

I had expected there to be big currents around Gibraltar as the higher Atlantic Ocean flows into the lower sitting Mediterranean, but on the day that we dove, there was only a gentle current which we swam into on the way out and floated with on the way back to shore. Alongside the vibrant colours and the stunning marine life, this made for two very pleasant and relaxed dives, which left me craving more of what this coast line has to offer.

On a final note, I mentioned that I took a GoPro with me. This wasn’t my camera and I made a rookie mistake by not checking all the settings before I entered the water. There was a delay set on taking photographs and although I held the camera steady whilst taking a shot, by the time the delay was ready to shoot, I was moving again. Lesson to all budding photographers, get to know your equipment and check all settings before using anything for the first time. Or, take a Steve with you and just enjoy the dive!

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/09/diving-in-gibraltar/feed/0Deptherapy Ambassador Ben Lee wins Endeavour Fund Awardhttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/deptherapy-ambassador-ben-lee-wins-endeavour-fund-award/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/deptherapy-ambassador-ben-lee-wins-endeavour-fund-award/#respondThu, 08 Feb 2018 10:58:41 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1437At a special Awards Ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, inspirational Deptherapy Programme Member and Ambassador Ben Lee was one of three wounded ex-servicemen honoured to receive an Endeavour Fund Award in the presence of HRH Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle. Ben Lee, a former Private in the Royal Engineers, who lost both his [...]]]>

At a special Awards Ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, inspirational Deptherapy Programme Member and Ambassador Ben Lee was one of three wounded ex-servicemen honoured to receive an Endeavour Fund Award in the presence of HRH Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle.

Ben Lee, a former Private in the Royal Engineers, who lost both his legs and suffered other catastrophic injuries whilst searching and disposing of IEDs in Afghanistan in 2011, was presented with The Recognising Achievement Award.

The Royal Foundation’s Endeavour Fund supports wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women and encourages them to rekindle their fighting spirit through sporting and adventurous endeavours. The Recognising Achievement Award is given to the individual, who in the judges’ opinion, has best utilised their endeavour experience to promote and catalyse their recovery.

Ben was introduced to scuba diving through UK diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy when he completed his PADI Open Water Diver course on a specialist training programme in Egypt in 2016. Double-amputee Ben’s achievement is all the more incredible due to the fact that he had drowned in a swimming pool as a child and although successfully resuscitated, the experience had left him with an overwhelming fear of water.

With the close support of his Deptherapy team mates, diving instructors and fellow wounded veterans, Ben overcame his fears and discovered the power of scuba diving to both heal and rehabilitate. Since passing his Open Water course with flying colours at Roots Red Sea, Ben has progressed rapidly through the PADI Continuing Education programme, subsequently completing his Advanced Open Water, Deep, Wreck, PPB and SMB Specialties, as well as his Rescue Diver course. Ben is now a PADI Master Scuba Diver and a trainee Divemaster.

Not only are his personal achievements awe inspiring but on completing his Open Water Diver, Ben stated that he wanted to “give back to the charity.” His commitment to helping and inspiring others has made him the ‘go-to-guy’ for new Programme Members and he has become an active Ambassador for both scuba diving and the Deptherapy charity.

Most recently, to enhance his ability to help others, Ben and his partner Sophie attended a two day Deptherapy Mental Health First Aid Course for the Armed Services’ Community.

On receiving The Recognising Achievement Award, Ben said:

“This has been an amazing journey and I am so honoured to have been selected to receive this Award amongst so many incredible individuals… but this Award isn’t about me. It is about Deptherapy and all my brothers and sisters in arms that the charity helps and supports. None of this would have been possible without the support of Richard Cullen (Founder and Chairman of Deptherapy) for whom I have the utmost respect.

Deptherapy is a small charity, run entirely by volunteers. I personally don’t know how they do so much, with so little income. Richard and the Deptherapy Team have changed my life, just as they are changing the lives of many others.”

Deptherapy would like to thank The Royal Foundation’s Endeavour Fund for their contribution that enabled the charity to run an additional Open Water Diver training course in 2017 to reduce the ever-growing waiting list of injured and wounded ex-service personnel wanting to join the Deptherapy specialist programme. The charity is now actively seeking funding and sponsorship to continue being able to offer its life-changing programmes in 2018 and beyond.

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/deptherapy-ambassador-ben-lee-wins-endeavour-fund-award/feed/0New Cruise Director Internship Programme available!http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/new-cruise-director-internship-programme-available/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/new-cruise-director-internship-programme-available/#respondThu, 08 Feb 2018 07:49:29 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1435Are you passionate about diving and dreaming about making it your professional career? Here is your chance! Join blue o two for their brand-new Cruise Director Internship Programme (CDIP) and receive first-hand training in the high-end dive liveaboard industry from their experienced, professional Cruise Directors. CDIP is available in one or more of the following destinations: Indonesia, Maldives, Papua New [...]]]>

Are you passionate about diving and dreaming about making it your professional career? Here is your chance!

Join blue o two for their brand-new Cruise Director Internship Programme (CDIP) and receive first-hand training in the high-end dive liveaboard industry from their experienced, professional Cruise Directors. CDIP is available in one or more of the following destinations: Indonesia, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Palau, the Philippines, Red Sea, Solomon Islands or Truk Lagoon.

The world-spanning fleet of blue o two, Master Liveaboards and Siren Fleet offer qualified dive professionals a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience as a Cruise Director. The programme is for a period of 90 days and will allow you to dive daily in some of the most amazing diving destinations around the world!

Who is this programme for?

Enthusiastic and eager divers, min. qualified DM or equivalent, with great interpersonal and communication skills

Service and customer-minded, team spirit, willingness to take charge

Dedicated to making every single cruise the best possible experience for their guests

What do we offer?

Period of 90 days on board one or two of our vessels, incl. full board

Complete training schedule from our Cruise Directors, as well as: ’learning by doing’

The Cruise Director Internship Programme costs $3000 and includes 24-hour training from some of the best dive crews in the business.

For full terms and conditions and further details on the programme then please visit http://www.blueotwo.com/Careers or please contact a member of their travel team on 01752 480808.

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/08/new-cruise-director-internship-programme-available/feed/0Dive the amazing Red Sea from £999http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/07/dive-the-amazing-red-sea-from-999/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/07/dive-the-amazing-red-sea-from-999/#respondWed, 07 Feb 2018 15:52:58 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1434Our Winter Sale is still on! With up to 30% off on a range of Worldwide destinations including the Bahamas, French Polynesia, Galapagos and many more. Now is the time to book! M/Y blue Horizon 09/03/2018 – North and Brothers: Was £1039 now £999 12/04/2018 – Daedalus and St Johns: Was £1079 now £999 M/Y blue Fin 02/03/2018 – Northern [...]]]>

Our Winter Sale is still on! With up to 30% off on a range of Worldwide destinations including the Bahamas, French Polynesia, Galapagos and many more. Now is the time to book!

M/Y blue Horizon

09/03/2018 – North and Brothers: Was £1039 now £999

12/04/2018 – Daedalus and St Johns: Was £1079 now £999

M/Y blue Fin

02/03/2018 – Northern Wrecks and Reefs: Was £1099 now £999

To book or for more information, please contact our expert travel team now on01752480808 or visit our website www.blueotwo.com

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/02/07/dive-the-amazing-red-sea-from-999/feed/0The Great Northern Dive Show Featured on BBC Radio Lancashire with Stephen Lowehttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/31/the-great-northern-dive-show-featured-on-bbc-radio-lancashire-with-stephen-lowe/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/31/the-great-northern-dive-show-featured-on-bbc-radio-lancashire-with-stephen-lowe/#respondWed, 31 Jan 2018 09:44:12 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1431Listen to Ruth Mort’s interview with Stephen Lowe on BBC Radio Lancashire, talking about all things relating to The Great Northern Dive Show. (Interview starts at around 49 minutes). http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05td74d#play]]>

Listen to Ruth Mort’s interview with Stephen Lowe on BBC Radio Lancashire, talking about all things relating to The Great Northern Dive Show. (Interview starts at around 49 minutes).

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/31/the-great-northern-dive-show-featured-on-bbc-radio-lancashire-with-stephen-lowe/feed/0Seeing Antarctica From A Russian Icebreakerhttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/seeing-antarctica-from-a-russian-icebreaker/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/seeing-antarctica-from-a-russian-icebreaker/#respondWed, 24 Jan 2018 19:59:19 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1413Helen, fantastic to get to talk to you again and to hear about a recent trip to Antarctica which I am totally jealous of! So tell us a bit about yourself and how on earth you got the opportunity to head out on such an awesome trip? The company that I went with have a [...]]]>

Helen, fantastic to get to talk to you again and to hear about a recent trip to Antarctica which I am totally jealous of! So tell us a bit about yourself and how on earth you got the opportunity to head out on such an awesome trip?

The company that I went with have a trust attached and the trust offer scholarships to those under 30. The Enderby Trust recognizes conservation is best spearheaded by those who have experienced the environment themselves (a lot like diving) and know that most of us under 30 don’t have the money to get down to these incredible places. It’s an amazing opportunity to head to the Sub Antarctic Islands or if you’re really lucky all the way to Antarctica.

What was the boat like? The accommodation on board and the facilities?

The boat was really nice, it’s a Russian icebreaker with all Russian boat crew (English speaking expedition staff and chefs), so an excellent opportunity to practice a new language! The berths were a lot more spacious than I thought they would be and I didn’t have to have a top bunk which was a bonus. There are a few rooms that have bunk beds and I was not looking forward to the westerly winds found in those latitudes and a top bunk. The food was incredible, it was like eating at 5 star restaurants every night, except for the constant swaying.

Did you find that there was a real mix of people that were on the expedition?

Our trip was, In the Wake of Mawson, who was an Australian Antarctic explorer and we were supposed to leave from Australia so we had a majority Australians. We were on the boat for both Australia day and Waitangi day (NZ national day) which was interesting, we had a bit of a showdown on who celebrates better. People get very creative when national pride is on the line. There were some excellent story tellers in the group so we were always kept entertained.

Your photos are just amazing! Are you a pro photographer?

Not at all, it’s just a hobby of mine. I’ve been really lucky with work so far and have visited some incredible places both internationally and within NZ, so plenty of opportunity to be in the right place at the right time.

What do you think is important about shooting wildlife, especially marine life?

Patience and rapid shooting. For the big stuff, it’s either finding the right places to dive (or sail to) or just getting lucky. I love macro so next on my list of purchases is a macro lens. For me it takes a lot more creativity to get that perfect macro shot.

Does being a Scuba Dive Instructor give you an advantage when taking photos underwater? Do you feel that the level of your dive certification contributes or can anyone take good pics?

As a divemaster I had the advantage of being in the water all the time which obviously means you’re more likely to see things to shoot. But since becoming an Instructor I’m finding I have less time to take my camera out. Anyone can take good pictures though, there are a huge range of cheaper cameras available now that means anyone can take good quality pictures. Do your research on what camera will be best for what you want to photograph and go out there and take as many photos as you can.

I have always wanted to go to Antarctica, it’s a big one on my list. Would you recommend it to people?

Absolutely. I didn’t want to leave at all. When we got back to port in NZ, they were stocking up to head straight back out again, I wanted to stow away with the supplies. I don’t have enough superlatives for the experience but it was awe inspiring. The serenity, the space, the diversity… I was amazed at how many hardy creatures manage to survive down there. We had a few nights in a row where we had humpback whales surround our boat and put on a show for hours. We estimated there was at least 25 one night. If you ever have a chance to go, do it!

How did you manage the cold? I saw a video of you jumping in the ocean in a bikini and must say I was impressed with the bravery!

That was the coldest thing I’ve ever done and potentially the stupidest. Other than doing silly things such as jumping in the water, I was never really cold. In fact I was constantly made fun of for wearing shorts when we went out for walks on the islands. We were given jackets for Antarctica but I actually have an incredible jacket from Wear on Earth which along with some layers kept me toasty the whole way. The Russian crew love being warm so the boat was always hot enough for shorts and tshirt.

What is your favorite thing to photograph in the marine world and why?

That’s a hard one. I think it changes depending on where I’m diving. I love nudibranchs and they are such great models. But sharks are great to photograph as well, they have so much character and make for some very dramatic shots.

Do you think an interest in conservation helps you do what you do and what is your motivation for working in the field?

Absolutely. I studied Marine Biology and Ecology & Biodiversity at university and it has allowed me the opportunity to work in conservation and given me a solid background in the marine environment. Working in the field is amazing. The experiences you get are so incredible, one work day I found myself sitting in the sun eating gelato on the shore of Lake Wanaka, you don’t get that back at the office.

Helen I want to see more of your photos and I am sure our readers do too! Please keep them coming and let us know what you get up too next. We love to meet adventurous, interesting people and follow all of the wonderful things they do and are keen to hear about a current trip that you have just embarked on in Djibouti! Lucky girl!

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/seeing-antarctica-from-a-russian-icebreaker/feed/0Scuba Travel Deals from blue o twohttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/scuba-travel-deals-from-blue-o-two-2/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/scuba-travel-deals-from-blue-o-two-2/#respondWed, 24 Jan 2018 19:19:18 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1412Dive the Red Sea from an incredible £699! You can also explore the magical Maldives for £1895. Don’t forget that our Winter Sale is still on. With up to 30% off on a range of Worldwide destinations including the Bahamas, French Polynesia, Galapagos and many more. Now is the time to book! M/Y Blue Fin – Red [...]]]>

Dive the Red Sea from an incredible £699! You can also explore the magical Maldives for £1895.

Don’t forget that our Winter Sale is still on. With up to 30% off on a range of Worldwide destinations including the Bahamas, French Polynesia, Galapagos and many more. Now is the time to book!

M/Y Blue Fin – Red Sea

02/02/2018 – Strait of Tiran and north: Was £899 now £699

09/02/2018 – North and Brothers: Was £999 now £949

M/Y Red Sea Adventure – Red Sea

09/02/2018 – Northern Wrecks and Reefs: Was £1099 now £849

M/Y Blue Voyager – Maldives

04/02/2018 – Central Atolls (7 Nights): Was £1995 now £1895

19/05/2018 – Pelagic Encounters: Was £1995 now £1895

To book or for more information, please contact our expert travel team now on 01752480808 or visit our website www.blueotwo.com

]]>http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/scuba-travel-deals-from-blue-o-two-2/feed/0International Scuba Travel Deals from Diverse Travelhttp://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/international-scuba-travel-deals-from-diverse-travel/
http://uk.thescubanews.com/2018/01/24/international-scuba-travel-deals-from-diverse-travel/#respondWed, 24 Jan 2018 19:10:07 +0000http://uk.thescubanews.com/?p=1411Take a look at the latest international scuba diving travel offers from Diverse Travel. Indonesia | 7 nights | Emperor Raja Laut This beautiful schooner sails within Komodo National Park, the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat with diversity like no other place on earth. From just £2845 per person including return flights for 6 nights [...]]]>

Take a look at the latest international scuba diving travel offers from Diverse Travel.

Indonesia | 7 nights | Emperor Raja Laut

This beautiful schooner sails within Komodo National Park, the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat with diversity like no other place on earth.

From just £2845 per person including return flights for 6 nights on board + 2 nights half board in airport hotel.

Red Sea | Marsa Alam 5* Resort + Diving

Perfect for learning to dive and for the more experienced diver. Explore the shallow wreck near shore, enjoy the house reef, snorkel with dolphins, dive with turtles or even an occasional dugong. Combine this with a stay at the 5* Sunrise Marina Resort and you have the recipe for a perfect diving holiday!

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Red Sea | Emperor Echo February Offer

The latest addition to the Emperor fleet. Great value for money and perfect for small groups of buddies with a ‘Book 5 and 1 dives for FREE’ offer all year round.

Maldives | Emperor Atoll February 2018 offer

Perfect for small groups of friends and families. Dive famous sites and experience the majestic mantas, night dive with sharks and, if you’re lucky, a whale shark or two! Personal service with just 12 divers.